Aaron's 18th Homer Lifts Braves Past Giants in Doubleheader
Hank Aaron slugged a two run homer in the eighth to lift Atlanta to a 6 4 victory and complete a doubleheader sweep of the San Francisco Giants. He also doubled home the first Braves run in the 2 1 opener as Phil Niekro won his third. Willie Mays homered for the Giants in the opener. St Louis beat Los Angeles 7 2 as Steve Carlton allowed six hits.
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Bowling Thursday Night Mixed League High Games
Gerald Williams had 219 and Floyd Bean 214 in high games. Don Holloway led with a 587 high series, followed by Floyd Bean 551 and Gerald Williams 549. Other top scores included Geneva Bean 63, Jean Gregory 419, and Arlene Armweld 418.
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Ryun Mile Tonight Amid Hines Greene Photo Finish Sparks
In Bakersfield AP report, Jim Ryun heads to a mile semifinal while stars like Tommie Smith Bob Seagren and Randy Matson loom for the championships. Hines edged Greene in a 9.3 100 yards in a tense photo finish as Greene disputes the start gun.
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California
Gerry Lindgren
Lou Scott
Washington State Star
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Pasadena
Proctor
Boston
National League Standings and Results Snapshot
The Associated Press reports NL teams with St Louis leading with 40 wins and 22 losses, Cincinnati 41 27, Chicago 42 26, Pittsburgh 33 29, San Francisco 35 31, Atlanta 30 33, Philadelphia 29 33, Los Angeles 27 38, Houston 26 41, and New York 21 39. Thursday results include Atlanta 2 6 San Francisco 14, St Louis 7 2 Los Angeles, and rain affected Philadelphia at New York. Today's games feature New York at Atlanta, Houston at Chicago, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, San Francisco at Los Angeles, Philadelphia at St Louis.
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Standings and schedule mixed results from MLB era game list
The table shows teams Chicago Detroit Boston Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore California Kansas City New York Washington and others with wins losses and winning percentages. It lists matchups including California at Kansas City Boston at New York Chicago at Minnesota and several rain affected games with no clear winner given.
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Aaron's two homers lift Braves to 4 4 victory over Giants
Hank Aaron slugged a two run homer and drove in the first run with a double as the Braves completed a doubleheader sweep, winning 4 4. In the opener Atlanta edged San Francisco 2 1 with Aaron delivering the first run.
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Pond Fish and Fishing in Illinois booklet promoted
The Illinois Department of Conservation publishes Pond Fish and Fishing in Illinois by Al Lopinot detailing pond types, stocking procedures, pond fishing, common problems, profit avenues, and management guidance. Available as single copies from the Division of Fisheries in Springfield.
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Tokyo bout ends in knockout at 161 to 160 percent
Nakao Sasazaki of Japan, 161, knocks out Ansano Lee, 160 percent, from South Korea in a surprising match. Officials report a decisive finish and immediate medical checks.
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Palmer, Nicklaus Face Surprises In Cleveland Open
Wayne Yates shot a four under par 66 to lead after the first round of the $103,500 Cleveland Open. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus noted the strong scoring as 22 players broke par on the Aurora Country Club layout. Finsterwald, Sikes, Hebert and Floyd trailed by two, with Brewer and Casper posting 69 and 70 respectively as the field of 141 pros and two amateurs headed into round two.
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Barnett Throws Seven-Inning No-Hitter for Clinton
Joe Barnett, 22, rookie right-hander from Chillicothe Missouri, pitched a seven inning no hit game as Clinton, a Pittsburgh Pirates farm club, blanked Quincy 2 to 0 in the nightcap of a Midwest League doubleheader. He struck out nine and walked one.
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Newcomers Preview Battle Highlight Atlanta All-America Game
The All-America game at Atlanta on July 8 features 28 NFL rookies and 22 AFL rookies in a pre season showcase. East coach Tom Cahill will start seven first round picks plus Notre Dame halfback Nick Eddy. West coach Bob Devaney also fields seven first round choices including Ray McDonald Mel Farr and Gene Upshaw among others.
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Bevis and Crane power 18-10 Yankees over Tigers
Bevis earned the win with ten strikeouts and three singles as Bevis and Crane hit key homers in the fifth inning grand slam. Crane added three safeties and four RBI, Griffen pitched in relief, while Kelley and Sandes added hits. Tigers’ Glatz took the loss after pitching six, with Richison leading the offense for the Tigers.
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Mt Vernon Fillys Take 11 8 Win at Mill Shoals
Mt Vernon Fillys girls softball team won 11 to 8 at Mill Shoals. Winning pitcher Pam Estes had three hits in four trips. Betty Rush added three hits, and Doi Carter hit a home run and a double for Mt Vernon.
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Peerless Cleaners Rally Tops Suncrest in Juvenile Play
A four run third inning erased a 5-2 Suncrest lead and Peerless Cleaners edged Suncrest 8-6 in Juvenile Division Thursday night. Steve Troutt earned the win in relief of Gary Keller as Dave Donoho took the loss after replacing Suncrest starter Robert Sword. Colle and Dude homered two hits each for Peerless. McMahan Keller and Austin had singles for Suncrest.
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Dennis Richardson
UCT Edges Amvets In Wide Baseball Bench Duel
Rick Huff of UCT and Ron Henderson of Amvets each had three hit games as Huff earned a 5-2 victory lifting UCT into a first place tie with American Legion. Henderson struck out ten and issued ten walks as Amvets sluggers Doaho Henderson and Harden produced singles off Huff. Friday schedule lists Legion vs Bank of Illinois and 1st National vs Peer Jess.
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Dommers and Phillips Reach Illinois Women’s Amateur Final
Springfield AP report notes Mrs Shirley Dommers of Belvidere and Mrs Doris Phillips of Belleville, both two time winners, advancing to the 36 hole final of the Illinois Women’s State Amateur. Dommers won in 1957 and 1961 and beat Mrs Nina McMeekan 4 and 3 in the semifinals at Ilini Country Club.
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B-2 Road Trip Birds Home Dick Hughes Faces Phils
The St. Louis Cardinals swept the road trip with eight wins in ten, beating the Dodgers 7-2 to widen their NL lead to two games over idle Reds. Ed Spiezio had a two run single in his first right field start, help ing the Cards score three in the sixth. Carlton allowed two in the fourth but silenced the next two. Hughes (6-2) to face Ellsworth (2-4) in Philadelphia upon return.
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French Trotter Roquepine Wins Gotham Trot at Yonkers
Henri Levesque’s Roquepine, a 6 year old French mare, won the Gotham Trot at Yonkers Raceway to push U S earnings to 112 500. Driver Jean Rene Gougeon said she handled a wet track well, finishing 2 3/4 lengths ahead of Style Setter with Fresh Yankee third as Dashing Rodney pressed outside early.
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Double Cola and Frostie Lead Jefferson County Softball Race
Double Cola and Frostie won key games to pace the Jefferson County softball race. Deanie Williams earned his ninth win, Bank of Illinois four hits. Frostie 8-1 with 18 hits, Mt Vernon Indees 17-5. Darrell Passmore and Fred Deichman homered for Frostie. Mike McClure had four hits for his team. Montgomery-Ward and Indees play at 7 as Frostie and Double Cola clash at City Park tonight at 8:30.
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Buck McPhail Leaves Illinois for Florida Job
Buck McPhail resigns as Illinois football assistant coach after 12 years at Illinois. The 38 year old, a former Oklahoma All American fullback, will become secretary and general manager of Bromo Cedin Co. in Fort Lauderdale, a seltzer and soft drink manufacturer.
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Round upset wins over defending champion and medalist
Lois Drafke of LaGrange secured a surprising upset victory against the defending champion and medalist, reshaping the competition standings and highlighting Drafke’s rising form in the event.
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LaGrange
Frazier Signs With Knicks On Busy June Day For US Hoops
A busy June day in basketball sees Jay Miller turn pro with the St Louis Hawks after leaving Akron Good years, Clem Haskins sign with the Chicago Bulls, Walt Frazier join the New York Knicks for about 90 thousand dollars over three years, and Gary Keller join Denver in the new ABA. The U S small players win five nation tournament in Barcelona 76 68 over Spain, while Russia wins the World Amateur title in Montevideo.
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Army Corporal Leads Illinois Amateur Golf
Jim Jamieson, 24, an Army corporal on fur lough from Fort Polk, leads the Illinois Men’s State Amateur at Short Hills Country Club in Moline with 139 after 36 holes. Bob Zender, Dave Huske, Ray Farro and George Victor chase as the field contracts to 34 for the final 36 holes. 151 or better needed to make the cut.
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Fights Roundup From Thursday Boxing Card
In Missoula George Chuvalo stopped Archie Ray after two rounds. Don Fullmer and Roger Rouse won on knockouts and points in Montana and Utah. Bobby Rascon and Adulph Bent also fought to decisions in Tucson and Portland. Mando Ramos stopped Irish Lew Kesey in Los Angeles in a lightweight bout.
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McGlothlin Shuts out Indians as California Wins 7-0
Jim McGlothlin of the Angels allowed only three hits to blank Cleveland for his seventh win against one loss. California dominated the Indians 7-0 in the game.
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